| Canon GL2 MiniDV Digital Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom | 
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| Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
List Price: $2,999.99
Buy New: $1,910.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (54 reviews)
Sales Rank: 1891
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Special Features: nv:Sensor^410,000 Pixels|Memory Included^8MB Secure Digital Card|Storage Media^Secure Digital|Storage Media^Multimedia Card|Storage Media^Mini DV Video Tape|Optical Zoom^20x|Digital Zoom^100x|Focus Mode^TTL system|LCD Monitor^2.5-inch|LCD Pixels^200,000 pixels|Height^5.3 inches|Width^4.6 inches|Depth^12.0 inches
Optical Zoom: 20
Display Size: 2.5
Compatibility: PC USB
Maximum Focal Length: 84
Minimum Focal Length: 4.2
Warranty: 1 year warranty
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.8
Dimensions (in): 12 x 5.5 x 5
MPN: 7920A001
Model: 7920A001
UPC: 013803014884
EAN: 0013803014884
ASIN: B00006FXHQ
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Great prosumer camera January 9, 2007
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I purchased this camera looking to take more manual control over my video projects. And that is exactly what it has allowed me to do. It has the right balance of manual controls (as well as automatic modes) and price. It has given me the flexibility I was looking for. The weight balance is good, the controls are easily accessible and battery life is very good.
Great Camcorder value October 29, 2006
8 out of 10 found this review helpful
I recently purchased the GL2, and am very pleased with the results I'm getting so far. Image quality is great, especially for such a small and lightweight camera. The manual focus is really nice. The zoom is amazing.
Should you buy this camera?
Maybe. The GL2 falls into an odd mid range. If you just want an easy to use camcorder that has great image quality, i'd probably reccommend one of the small panasonic 3ccd cameras. And if you want a digital camcorder that has broadcast quality video or high definition, then you want to step up to the next level. So, basically you could spend under a $1000 and get a good simple camcorder, or you could get the next level of quality at $4000+. But for this price--$2200--this camera is great. Even though it's not 24p, there is something about the image to me that is very well suited for film...
 Decent Camcorder.....But I still regret it October 3, 2006
17 out of 31 found this review helpful
My primary camera is a Sony HDR-FX1.
I bought the GL-2 as a second unit for multiple camera angles at sporting events.
The GL-2 is a respectable camera but in my opinion the video image doesn't even come close to the Sony.
The price and rebate offer was the greatest incentive in my purchase of this camera.
However, beware of the rebate offer.
I sent all the documents in strict compliance with the terms of the rebate only to have it rejected.
The rebate facilitator claimed I did not include the UPC code.
If I had it to do over, I would dig deeper into my wallet and buy a second Sony.
Amazing skateboarding camera...so far July 9, 2006
3 out of 14 found this review helpful
i got the camera from amazon about 3 months ago and its amazing. the features are amazing.
Great Unit June 17, 2006
25 out of 25 found this review helpful
This unit is pretty awesome especially with frame.
Also, a noteworthy thing is this camera first does 16 x 9 and then encoding producing a higher quality image than a comparable Sony model.
I've actually owned the precursor unit to this one, the GL1, and was also pleased with it.
This camera has the hotshoe feature and the longest OPTICAL zoom in its class.
Optical VS Digital, optical definitely wins.
This camera is all-a-round useful and also, this unit is actually the preferred camera of choice for many sports film-makers.
If you take this thing to the slopes like i have, strangers will come up to you and instantly recognize the unit.
Great with kenko lenses.
Only actual thing I've seen is that it doesn't like low light, so adding a VL-3 is a must, or a VL-10 is recommended.
One thing to watch out for is that you must keep care of the camera. For example, you must get yourself a tape-head-cleaner. The Maxell's are a good buy, but you could go OEM if you want to.
Also, don't cheap out on the cassettes.
In my 6 years of using the GL1/GL2, I've always used TDK and JVC tapes. The JVCs come in a 6-pack and can be found a a best buy. The TDKs also come in a 6-pack, and you can find them at Costco.
For more reference, I have pushed this camera beyond its specification as it has been rained on, snowed on, and frozen to the point where there is actually lag in the LCDs and yet, it still works like brand new.
Definitely a good buy !
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